South Korea's tech giants are turning to NVIDIA for a cutting-edge upgrade: their own artificial intelligence (AI) chip manufacturing. Samsung, one of South Korea's largest companies, is taking the lead in this venture, partnering with the US-based chip giant to build an AI-driven semiconductor factory. The partnership involves 50,000 NVIDIA Blackwell server GPUs and other advanced technologies that will enable Samsung to produce its own chips.
The benefits of this collaboration are far-reaching. By utilizing NVIDIA's GPU technology, Samsung aims to boost efficiency in its operations, enhance predictive maintenance capabilities, and improve the performance of its autonomous systems. The outcome is expected to be a significant improvement over existing processes - with some estimates suggesting 20 times greater performance.
Other major South Korean companies, including Hyundai and SK Group conglomerate members such as SK Telecom, DRAM supplier SK Hynix, and Kakao and Naver-owned facilities, are also investing in NVIDIA's technology. Hyundai will use the same GPU platform to develop AI models for manufacturing and autonomous driving, while SK Group will launch an industrial AI cloud powered by 50,000 NVIDIA Blackwell server chips.
According to recent reports, even NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang has been spotted with key South Korean figures, including Samsung executive Jay Y. Lee and Hyundai's Chung Euisun, highlighting the close ties between these companies and NVIDIA.
The South Korean government is also on board, planning to deploy 50,000 NVIDIA GPUs to its newly established National AI Computing Center and partner facilities owned by local tech firms. This move aims to cement control over the country's sovereign AI infrastructure, marking a significant step forward in South Korea's push for dominance in the rapidly evolving AI landscape.
As these major players invest in NVIDIA's cutting-edge technology, it remains to be seen how this partnership will shape the future of South Korean industry and innovation.
The benefits of this collaboration are far-reaching. By utilizing NVIDIA's GPU technology, Samsung aims to boost efficiency in its operations, enhance predictive maintenance capabilities, and improve the performance of its autonomous systems. The outcome is expected to be a significant improvement over existing processes - with some estimates suggesting 20 times greater performance.
Other major South Korean companies, including Hyundai and SK Group conglomerate members such as SK Telecom, DRAM supplier SK Hynix, and Kakao and Naver-owned facilities, are also investing in NVIDIA's technology. Hyundai will use the same GPU platform to develop AI models for manufacturing and autonomous driving, while SK Group will launch an industrial AI cloud powered by 50,000 NVIDIA Blackwell server chips.
According to recent reports, even NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang has been spotted with key South Korean figures, including Samsung executive Jay Y. Lee and Hyundai's Chung Euisun, highlighting the close ties between these companies and NVIDIA.
The South Korean government is also on board, planning to deploy 50,000 NVIDIA GPUs to its newly established National AI Computing Center and partner facilities owned by local tech firms. This move aims to cement control over the country's sovereign AI infrastructure, marking a significant step forward in South Korea's push for dominance in the rapidly evolving AI landscape.
As these major players invest in NVIDIA's cutting-edge technology, it remains to be seen how this partnership will shape the future of South Korean industry and innovation.
. I mean, think about it - we're already seeing massive recalls on their phones due to battery issues... how are they gonna make sure these new chips don't have any major flaws? 
Not to mention the environmental impact of building an entire factory from scratch. And what's with this '20 times greater performance' business? Sounds like a marketing gimmick to me 
. I'd rather see them stick to partnering with NVIDIA for now and focus on perfecting their existing tech. Maybe one day, but for now, I'm skeptical about Samsung's ability to pull off this ambitious project 
that's like a whole new level! i'm lowkey hyped for what this means for south korea's tech scene - it's gonna be so lit 
if they can really boost efficiency and performance by 20 times, imagine the possibilities!
with their own industrial ai cloud and manufacturing AI models, this is like a whole new level of innovation happening right before our eyes 
Samsung and Hyundai are already making waves with their partnerships with NVIDIA, and now the government is jumping on board too 
. It's cool to see South Korea taking a strong stance in this rapidly evolving space.
. And with the government backing them up, it's clear that AI is going to be a major player in South Korea's future growth.
. they're basically saying "hey south korea, wanna make your own chips now?" and now theyre all connected to each other 
. samsung's lead on this thing is kinda cool tho 
...but what if it makes them too dependent? 
i wonder if hyundai's plans for ai in manufacturing will actually save them money or just add to their costs 
also, what's the deal with nvidia CEO jensen huang being friends with these south korean bigwigs? 
just kidding (kinda) seriously though, 20 times greater performance in AI is huge - can't wait to see what kind of crazy innovations come out of this partnership 
. Also, it's interesting to see the government getting involved with their own AI center 
. Anyway, excited to see what kind of innovations come out of this partnership 
And how does it affect my job if I work in manufacturing or something? 
. What do you think about South Korea's push for dominance in the AI landscape?
Can't wait to see Hyundai & SK Group jump on the AI bandwagon too 
. More power to NVIDIA and these Korean companies for collaborating & pushing boundaries 
. With NVIDIA leading the way, these companies are gonna disrupt the status quo and take AI to the next level 
It's like they're finally taking their gaming industry to the next level, but instead of just making better games, they're making smarter stuff that'll change the world. 
... I mean, I know AI chips are the future, but 50k GPUs? That's just crazy talk! 
